Cheney Backs End of Filibustering

The New York Times > Washington > Cheney Backs End of Filibustering:
"By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK

Published: April 23, 2005

WASHINGTON, April 22 - Vice President Dick Cheney plunged the White House into the judicial confirmation battle on Friday by saying he supported changing the Senate rules to stop the Democrats from blocking judicial nominees and would, if needed, provide the tie-breaking vote.
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In addition on Friday, Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority Republican whip, asserted that Republicans would have the votes needed to execute that change. "

Four Top Officers Cleared by Army in Prison Abuses

The New York Times > Washington > Four Top Officers Cleared by Army in Prison Abuses: "By ERIC SCHMITT

Published: April 23, 2005


WASHINGTON, April 22 - A high-level Army investigation has cleared four of the five top Army officers overseeing prison policies and operations in Iraq of responsibility for the abuse of detainees there, Congressional and administration officials said Friday. "

After the Tsunami, Rebuilding Paradise

EVERY morning as the sky brightens over the Andaman Sea, workers in Phuket, Thailand, set out perfect lines of white plastic lounge chairs along the soft sand, punctuated by furled umbrellas ready to be opened as the sun begins to burn. Vendors arrive with their ice-cold water, coconuts and soft drinks. Masseuses spread their straw mats under the palm trees.
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